Find out more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education